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Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Pit Bull Owner ChargedLava Hot Springs, ID - Over the weekend a man was arrested for allegedly letting his pit-bull attack people at a local bar. It is unclear from the article if the pit bull had been in the bar with him, or if the attacks only occurred outside of the bar. Few establishments, such as bars, allow dogs. The reason for this restriction is clear: not all of us own socialized, human and dog friendly dogs. Bradley Maxwell, 34, is charged with nine misdemeanors:

Disturbing the peace/disorderly conduct

Resisting and obstructing

Driving without privileges

Driving under the influence, 2nd offense

Assault on a police officer

Fail to display proof of insurance

Driving fleeing/eluding office

Warrant arrest - probation violation

Warrant arrest - probation violation

The incident happened at the Blue Moon Bar in Lava Hot Springs. The Bannock County Sheriff's Office reports the man was escorted from the bar by patrons. He then allowed his dog to attack some of them. Maxwell fled before deputies arrived. After a three mile pursuit, Maxwell was arrested and booked into the county jail. Back in a June, we reported an incident when a pit bull-mix attacked a small dog at the Dog and Pony Tavern in Bar Harbor, Michigan.